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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One, Pages 28 - 38.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Shimamura refer to as "free, uncontrolled fantasy"?
(a) His trips to the resort town.
(b) Reading books set abroad.
(c) His dance research.
(d) Movies.

2. Who tells Shimamura about the unlicensed geisha, Komako?
(a) A maid.
(b) A bather at the hot springs.
(c) A geisha.
(d) A patron of a bar.

3. What does Shimamura say seems to be pulling him back to Komako from afar?
(a) The forefinger of his left hand.
(b) His heart.
(c) The thread of fate.
(d) His subconscious.

4. What form of dance does Shimamura find interesting?
(a) Chinese dances.
(b) Western dances.
(c) African tribal dance.
(d) Japanese traditional dance.

5. After they sleep together, what does Komako believe Shimamura is laughing at?
(a) The radio.
(b) His wife.
(c) Himself.
(d) Komako.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Komako visits Shimamura's room, what does he try to persuade Komako to do?

2. How does Komako feel about leaving Shimamura's room?

3. Before she stumbles into Shimamura's room, who has Komako spent the evening with?

4. Who does Shimamura ask to hire a geisha for him?

5. What does Shimamura say left him at the sight of the young geisha?

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